RDKB

• Big White chamber of commerce criticizes Kootenay Boundary regional district

  The chamber of commerce is highly concerned with the RDKB’s decision to alter the community’s garbage station hours.

  Canada

  Feb 20
  
• Grand Forks RCMP continue patrols of Christina Lake, with help from regional district

  The detachment said resources are stretched thin this year, with many of the reserve constables filling gaps at other detachments.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2023
  
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• Evacuation orders for Grand Forks, B.C. downgraded to evacuation alerts

  The evacuation orders were for 10 properties in the Johnson’s Flats Area, plus 10 addresses on four other roads.

  Canada

  May 9, 2023
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• Water levels, flood concerns rising in Grand Forks, B.C.

  On Saturday, the regional district upgraded two evacuation alerts to evacuation orders, affecting 40 homes.

  Canada

  May 6, 2023
• Flood watch for East Okanagan, West Kettle River; 28 properties under evacuation alert

  A flood watch is issued when river levels are rising and will approach or may exceed bankfull, and that flooding of areas adjacent to the affected rivers may occur.

  Weather

  Jun 3, 2022
• Nk’Mip Creek wildfire: 126 more properties ordered to evacuate

  The area now under evacuation order had previously been under an evacuation alert that had been issued on Tuesday.

  Canada

  Jul 24, 2021
• Regional district to host update on wildfires in South Okanagan

  The press conference will start at 2 p.m., and will feature representatives from a variety of organizations.

  Fire

  Jul 21, 2021
• Nk’Mip Creek wildfire in South Okanagan still estimated at 2,000 hectares

  Located between the communities of Oliver and Osoyoos, the wildfire is still classified as being out of control.

  Canada

  Jul 21, 2021
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• Evacuation alert rescinded for B.C.’s Solomon Mountain wildfire

  The regional district said crews are continuing to work to stop the fire from spreading.

  Environment

  Aug 20, 2020
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• Regional district rescinds evacuation orders for Grand Forks, B.C., area

  The properties still remain on an evacuation alert.

  Weather

  Jun 2, 2020